Victory: FERS Sick-Leave Credit Becomes Law

APWU News President Obama signed legislation Oct. 28 that will allow postal and federal workers who retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to receive credit for sick leave when they retire. The new benefit was included among a number of pay and retirement provisions in a compromise version of the 2010 Defense Authorization […]

FERS Sick-Leave Credit Included In Defense Authorization Bill

APWU  News The campaign to win sick-leave credit for workers who retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) got a big boost this week when it was included in a compromise version of the 2010 Defense Authorization bill. Employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) already enjoy the benefit. The bill was […]